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James Ojo

Education: BA Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN, 2013-2017); Fellow, Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC 2025); Fellow, African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC 2025); Code for Africa Fact-Checking Masterclass (2022)

Experience: Correspondent, Caracal Reports (US); Contributor, International Policy Digest (US); Reporter, The Sun Newspaper; The Nation Newspaper; Editor, CrispNG; Deputy Editor, Nigerian Village Square; Investigative journalist, TheCable Newspaper.

Awards: 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI); Legit.ng Copyediting Excellence Award (2023, 2024 & 2025); Host Writer Prize for Investigative Journalism (2022); The Cable Journalist of the Year (2022); PwC Media Excellence Awards (2022)

James Ojo is an award-winning journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng. With a decade of experience in the journalism landscape, he has done several impactful reports and won top awards, including the 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI). He is also a published researcher. His latest research, titled "Comparative Analysis of Online Advocacy for Good Governance and Actual Political Involvement among Nigerian Youths", was published by the International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research (IJSSAR). He can be reached via: James.ojo@corp.legit.ng.

6154 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Ahmadu Bello University graduate marks triple milestones as she celebrates becoming a medical doctor

Ahmadu Bello University graduate marks triple milestones as she celebrates becoming a medical doctor

People

5 days ago

Lilian Esoro mourns father's sudden death, opens up on grief journey

Lilian Esoro mourns father's sudden death, opens up on grief journey

Celebrities

6 days ago

US explains how foreign-born children can automatically become citizens before turning 18

US explains how foreign-born children can automatically become citizens before turning 18

Family and Relationships

6 days ago

Nigerian airline’s aircraft dismantled at Lagos airport over indebtedness to Access Bank

Nigerian airline’s aircraft dismantled at Lagos airport over indebtedness to Access Bank

Industry

6 days ago

LASU best graduating student who won N30m thanks secondary school teachers, shares story

LASU best graduating student who won N30m thanks secondary school teachers, shares story

People

6 days ago

Former governor rejoins APC from ADC ahead of 2027 elections

Former governor rejoins APC from ADC ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

6 days ago

US publishes 3 ways Green Card holders can lose their permanent resident status

US publishes 3 ways Green Card holders can lose their permanent resident status

People

6 days ago

The US government has published ways through which Green Card holders can lose their permanent resident status. What happens next was also explained.

Just In: Prominent Nigerian pastor Aromaegbe is dead, church releases statement

Just In: Prominent Nigerian pastor Aromaegbe is dead, church releases statement

Nigeria

6 days ago

The Rock Word Church has announced the death of its founder and senior pastor, Adamson Aromaegbe. Legit.ng has the details of the sad development.

Australia announces 19 countries whose citizens can apply for Working Holiday visa

Australia announces 19 countries whose citizens can apply for Working Holiday visa

People

6 days ago

Australia has listed 19 countries whose citizens are eligible for its Working Holiday visa programme. Find out which countries are included and what the visa allows.

US lists 9 requirements for foreign relatives of American citizens to get Green Card

US lists 9 requirements for foreign relatives of American citizens to get Green Card

People

6 days ago

Is your family member an American citizen? The US government has released requirements for foreign relatives to apply for an American Green Card.

FG opens N5m grant for young Nigerian founders, deadline nears

FG opens N5m grant for young Nigerian founders, deadline nears

Money

6 days ago

The federal government has opened applications for 20 young Nigerian founders, with eight eligible to receive up to N5 million each in non-dilutive funding.

Australia names 3 categories of people officially approved to help you with your visa applications

Australia names 3 categories of people officially approved to help you with your visa applications

People

6 days ago

Australia has listed three categories of people who are approved to help with visa applications. Find out who can legally assist applicants in their applications.

Zambia courts sealed off as deadline to challenge presidential election result looms

Zambia courts sealed off as deadline to challenge presidential election result looms

World

6 days ago

Zambia’s courts were sealed off as lawyers were blocked, opposition candidate Mundubile hid under protection, and rights groups condemned post-election violence.

Funke Akindele celebrates 49th birthday: Net worth, biography and how she built her wealth

Funke Akindele celebrates 49th birthday: Net worth, biography and how she built her wealth

Celebrities

6 days ago

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele celebrates her 49th birthday, reflecting on faith and growth. Here are details on her outstanding career, net worth and biography

Tension as terrorists abduct traditional ruler, others during fresh attack in Kwara

Tension as terrorists abduct traditional ruler, others during fresh attack in Kwara

Nigeria

6 days ago

Terrorists have abducted Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, the traditional ruler of Igbesi in Kwara State. Police confirm ongoing rescue efforts amid community fears.

James Ojo